Pleural fluid analysisFrom our partner site on diet & exercise, MyDietExercise.com.
With normal values, the pleural cavity contains less than 20 milliliters (four teaspoons) of serous (clear, yellowish) fluid. What abnormal results mean: With abnormal results, the analysis of the fluid will indicate possible causes of pleural effusion, such as infection, neoplasms, heart failure, and cirrhosis. If infection is suspected, a culture of the fluid is done to determine the presence of microorganisms. Another condition under which the test may be performed is hemothorax, a collection of blood in the pleura.
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